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EO53 ZHH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,724 mi
Last recorded87,724 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 ZHH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 87,724 miles

under-sealed

Pass 23 Sep 2025 87,060 miles

n/s & o/s/r coil spring lower coils not visible .......

o/s/f n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes corroding .......

rear exhaust silencer join flanges corroded & broken .......

Pass 30 Sep 2024 86,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre to rear exhaust join flanges disintigrated .......

Pass 3 Oct 2023 85,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust join flanges corroded .......

Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 83,547 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 83,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 82,549 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,664 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,467 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 73,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,053 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advanced wear both front tyres

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,318 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,347 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,670 miles

all four wheels and tyres kerb damaged

hand brake travel long

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 13 Sep 2011 46,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all four wheels and tyres kerb damaged

hand brake travel long

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,877 miles

front discs wearing

Fail 9 Sep 2010 39,877 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs wearing

Pass 10 Oct 2009 33,476 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,385 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 25,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,563 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 19,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,672 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 14,672 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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EO53 ZHH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO53 ZHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO53 ZHH registered?

EO53 ZHH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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